swan
/swɒn/ · /swɑːn/
CEFR level B1Topic NatureWord #2014 in the learning path
天鹅
Definitions
n. A large waterbird with a long neck, usually white
天鹅
Example
A white swan glided silently across the lake.
一只白天鹅悄无声息地游过湖面。
Protecting wetland habitats benefits swan populations while also preserving the wider ecosystems on which many other species depend.
保护湿地栖息地有益于天鹅种群，同时也能保护许多其他物种赖以生存的更广泛生态系统。
Collocations
- a pair of swans
- a swan's nest
- black swan
Usage tip
可数名词，复数swans；幼天鹅称cygnet。
FAQ
- What does swan mean?
- A large waterbird with a long neck, usually white
- How is swan pronounced?
- UK /swɒn/, US /swɑːn/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
